Safe Space Policy

My Houston studio is a nonthreatening, supportive space for visitors, clients, students, and vendors. I won’t tolerate threats or oppressive behavior.

Oppressive behavior includes discriminatory conduct that demeans, harms, marginalizes, or threatens based on ability, age, appearance, cultural background, education, ethnicity, gender, immigration status, language, nationality, parental status, race, religion, or sexual orientation.

If you experience abuse, assault, or harassment or if you feel someone is interfering with your participation or presence in my studio, please let me know in person, via email, through text message, or via any other means.

When you visit my studio, you must agree to the following guidelines:

  • Assault, physical aggression, discrimination, harassment, and threats aren’t tolerated.
  • Verbal harassment including abusive language, shouting, and sexual comments aren’t allowed.
  • Respect backgrounds, beliefs, economic status, experiences, gender identity, opinions, sexual preference, and social status.
  • Respect physical boundaries. Don’t touch anyone without express permission.
  • Change your behavior if someone shares that you’re making them uncomfortable.
  • Drugs, smoking, and weapons aren’t permitted on studio property.
  • Alcohol is permitted during official events only.

If you cannot follow these guidelines, you must leave my studio. Thanks for helping me keep everyone safe.

If you have suggested additions or improvements to this Safe Space Policy (aka Safe-space Policy, Safer Space Policy, Positive Space Policy), please contact me today.